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Editor’s Note: This article was last updated with unofficial preliminary results posted by the Gallatin County Elections Department on November 9 at 4:37 p.m. Local voters on Tuesday, November 8 approved the Gallatin County Rest Home Mill Levy. In unofficial preliminary results from the Gallatin County Elections Department, the Gallatin County Rest Home Mill Levy passed by a total of 26,647 to 15,958. The Nine mills will raise at the fiscal year 2022 value, $3,933,459 annually. For Gallatin County taxpayers, the estimated annual tax increase p... Full story
Later this month, the Headwaters Area Food Bank will hand out its annual Thanksgiving Food Boxes. In anticipation of the giveaway of the boxes scheduled for Saturday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christian Center Church in Three Forks, the HAFB has asked the public for help with “Wishlist” items. This year’s “Wishlist” items include turkeys, canned yams, sweet potatoes, stuffing mix, canned French beans, olives, pie crust, jello, and fruit cocktail. According to HAFB Operations Manager Emily Smith, the items are essential... Full story
The season ended last week for the Three Forks High School Volleyball team at the 5B District Tournament in Manhattan. After falling in the tournament opener 26-24, 19-25, 15-25, 19-25 to Whitehall, the third-seeded Wolves were eliminated from the tournament after losing in five sets (25-22, 25-21, 19-25, 20-25, 13-15) to Big Timber. Head Coach Shann Mack was happy with how the squad started against Big Timber but said they did not play consistently enough to extend their season. "There were... Full story
The Three Forks Schools are hosting their annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 10, at 9 a.m. According to music instructor Sue Pitcher, everyone is invited to attend, and the program will have the same format as past years. The program will also be streamed live on the Three Forks Public Schools Facebook page. Pitcher wanted to remind those who plan to attend that parking will be on the east side of the football field, the golf course side. She added the front of the building is... Full story
One of my favorite parts of the week is our home’s weekly Sunday dinner. When fall rolled around this year, it was nice to be able to introduce soups back to the menu. We all love soup, but it is not the same when it is 95 degrees outside, the window ac is struggling to keep the house cool, and even the cats are in a catatonic state. In the middle of September, we started having “Soup Sundays,” which has been a massive hit, except for the week I stayed up too late on a Saturday night and wanted nothing to do with the kitchen. While every soup... Full story
A Willow Creek High School student has been selected to participate in the All-State Band. Junior Campbell Smith will be traveling to Missoula on Friday, Nov. 11, to begin practicing for two performances. According to Willow Creek Superintendent Bonnie Lower, Campbell will play with the University of Montana band during the third quarter of the Grizzly football game Nov. 12 and will also play a concert on Sunday, Nov. 13, at Noon. Smith was nominated for the All-State Band by Willow Creek Band... Full story
With a wealth of returning talent, the future is plenty bright for the Three Forks High School Football team. While the Wolves missed out on the playoffs in the 2022 season with a 2-6 record, Head Coach Connor Sullivan felt the team competed in all three phases of the game, and he could see on Friday nights the culture of the program was starting to shift in the positive direction. "I know the win/loss column wasn't where we wanted to be, but we've got better. Now we have to build on this founda... Full story
Over the past several weeks, campaign signs and banners supporting Montana State Representative Jennifer Carlson (HD-69) have been vandalized or stolen. Two large banners were vandalized in Three Forks sometime between October 20 and 21, and Carlson also reported the theft of her signs and trespassing two weeks earlier in Churchill. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer said it is not very common to see this happen locally, but added Representative Carlson has been having a number of signs...
A magical season for the Three Forks High School Cross Country team ended with some incredible results at last Saturday's MHSA Class B State Meet in Missoula. For the second straight year, the Wolves boys' team finished in second place, ending the race with a total of 112 points, only behind state champion St. Ignatius who finished with 63. Three Forks had three runners earn All-State Honors, with Beau Johnston finishing eighth at 17:02, junior Bryon Fanning finishing ninth with a PR of... Full story
It should be an excellent time for shopping this Saturday, October 29, in Three Forks, with close to 60 vendors anticipated at the Great Harvest Bazaar. After a successful inaugural event in 2020, organizer Brooke McLees is looking forward to this year's event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Three Forks High School. "I am super excited about this year's bazaar. Last year went well; we had about 50 vendors and good attendance. This year we are looking at close to 60 vendors, everything from... Full story
The annual Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat on Main event should be a fantastic time for local children this Halloween. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 31, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Three Forks. "We are very excited to help facilitate this fun tradition. Some of the businesses have been strategically buying candy throughout the year. There should be some good stuff for the trick-or-treaters," Chamber Treasurer Ranee Berg said. Businesses participatin... Full story
I’ve been trying not to spend too much time on social media. If I’m online for more than a few minutes, it starts to hamper my productivity and raises my anxiety levels, which I don’t need at this point in my life. One of the double-edged swords of social media is the “memory” or “on this day” features which can share a fond memory or absolutely tear your heart apart seeing a photo of a lost friend or family member. The other day was a positive “memory” that took me back to one of the weirdest evenings of my life. In 2010, my dear friend Brad i...
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School Volleyball team. The third-seeded Wolves will open the 5B District Tournament Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with a matchup with sixth-seeded Whitehall. The winner of the match will advance to play second-seeded Boulder at 1 p.m. (Full bracket can be found on page 14 of the print version of the Voice.) Three Forks Head Coach Shann Mack was happy the team finished the conference season with a third-place finish. "Our goal was to finish better than we di... Full story
Area residents discussed opportunities and challenges in Broadwater County at several “Listening Sessions” last week. The sessions hosted by the Broadwater County Development Corporation (BCDC) included a stop Wednesday afternoon in the “Wheatland” area at Headwaters Livestock Auction in Three Forks. Among the top concerns of residents and business owners in attendance were water, wastewater, and emergency services. According to MSU Broadwater County Extension Agent Allison Kosto, a listening session is a facilitated discussion to help better... Full story
Later this week, the Three Forks High School football team will wrap up the 2022 season with a road contest at Jefferson High School in Boulder. Friday's game will be the last of the high school careers for the senior class players, who Head Coach Connor Sullivan said is a great group of kids with character. "We strive to be 'men of character' at this level. Like I have said, that's what is most important. We want to win and will do everything we can to do that. But moving forward in the... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country boys' team had a dominant performance last Saturday in the regular season finale at the Rusty Raisland Invitational in Townsend. The Wolves had six runners set personal records on their way to a first-place finish with 40 points, defeating second-place Jefferson, who finished with 56. "The Wolves had an excellent day today. The boys' team had a huge meet with lots of big PRs and a confidence-building race for state," Head Coach Tara Forsberg said.... Full story
Later this week, members of the Three Forks Area Ambulance service (TFAA) will participate in a Simulation in Motion Training – Montana (SIM-MT) event. With the local service in desperate need of volunteers, the Simulation Training event scheduled for October 15 will also include an open house for the public from Noon to 1 p.m. at the ambulance barn at 2 E. Hickory St. in Three Forks. Barbara Mutter of TFAA is elated to work with SIM-MT, a non-profit that brings quality simulation training to r... Full story
The Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool are hosting a clothing giveaway next week. The semi-annual event will occur on Friday, October 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church at 305 5th Ave. E. Event organizers Amber Veltkamp and Lisa Lear both enjoy being able to help out the community. "It's fun to see many of the same people return each spring and fall, to catch up with them, and to watch their families grow. We love meeting new people at each... Full story
After an outstanding start to the 2022 campaign, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, October 15, at the Rusty Raisland Invitational in Townsend. Head Coach Tara Forsberg looks forward to the final meet before State on October 22 in Missoula. "We want to keep everyone healthy and fine-tune our training for state," she said. In action last week, the Wolves had another week of solid performances at the Capital City 7 on 7 Meet in Helena.... Full story
It’s rivalry week for the Three Forks High School football team. The Wolves (2-4, 0-4 Southern B) will look to pick up their first conference win of the season when they host Manhattan on Friday, October 14. Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the team used the bye week after their 24-16 home loss to Columbus to get their bodies and minds right. “Then come ready to go for another week. This is a big game to the kids, coaches, and community. Us coaches will do everything we can to put these kids in a situation to execute the game plan well and pla... Full story
Now in its third year, the Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk has seen tremendous growth since the inaugural event in 2020. Twenty-one businesses are hosting this year’s walk scheduled for Thursday, October 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. According to Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, the origins of the walk date back to an informal gathering of business owners over some drinks. Carey said when COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, they were thinking of a way to get people, especially women, back shopping. Before the 2020 walk, organizers were looking to f... Full story
It will be an excellent time for a great cause on Sunday, October 9, at the annual Willow Creek Fireman's Breakfast. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the fire station, and the $5 breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, ham, sausage, eggs, coffee, and orange juice. Raffle tickets are $1, and there will also be door prizes. According to Rhonda Buckallew of the Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the breakfast is always a great way to meet up with old friends and make new... Full story
There will be plenty of fun at the Three Forks Community Library this month. It should be a magical evening on Saturday, October 22, with a Harry Potter event scheduled for ages 8 to 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and ages 12 and up from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is limited to 25 participants each session, and those wanting to attend can sign up at the library located at 607 S. Main. Those interested can also call 406-285-3747. According to Librarian Fawn Venzor, this will be the second year... Full story
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention Jennie Romer visited the Bridger Brewing location in Three Forks to learn more about a Montana Pollution Prevention Program (MTP2) endeavor to develop an environmental certification process for breweries. The Sustainable Brewery Certification (SBC) was started as a pilot project in 2020 by Bridger Brewing Director of Operations Daniel Pollard, Last Best Planet, and the Montana Manufacturing... Full story
While there may have been overcast conditions, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team had some blazing hot times and numerous personal records at last Friday's Headwaters Invite. It was a banner day for the Wolves, with the boys finishing first and the girls finishing second. "We love our home meet for the fast times. With so many athletes running their fastest times, it gives them all a little mental boost. I was so proud of everyone who ran. They have put in the work, and it is... Full story
